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AY51 LYS

2001 Yamaha YZF600

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,086 mi
Last recorded33,086 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YZF60019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LYS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 33,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 31,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 30,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 29,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2018 26,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 260,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 24,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,702 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 5,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,117 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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AY51 LYS is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 LYS registered?

AY51 LYS is a 2001 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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